Explanatory Essay

Every body paragraph must include...

• a topic sentence, three examples and explanation, and a concluding sentence.

• a topic sentence, three examples, and explanation

• three examples and explanation

• a summary

When adding a quote in an essay, you must...

• just copy the quote.

• Add an idea, a quote, and a parenthetical citation.

• put the quote in your own words only.

• put the paragraph and year it was published.

What goes in the introduction? Select all that apply.

• Thesis

• Hook

• Transition sentence

• Evidence

• Wrap-up Sentence

What goes in body paragraphs? Select all that apply.

• Thesis

• Evidence

• Explanation

• Topic Sentence

• Wrap Up Sentence

The first paragraph in an essay is the --

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Conclusion

An Explanatory Essay is made up of how many sections.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the purpose of Explanatory Writing?

• to tell a story

• to explain

• to tell jokes

• to argue

The purpose of a Roadmap is . . .

• to find your way in a new place.

• to use a quote and cite it.

• to give the main idea of the essay.

• to state all the main points to be covered in the essay.

The thesis statement is compose (made up) of . . .

• The writer's opinion or belief in regards to the topic.

• Details about the topic.

• A quote that provides evidence.

• Background information.

The statement of topic in each body paragraph should include . . .

• A thesis statement

• The main idea of the paragraph

• An explanation of facts

• An engaging fact